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A billion-year-old rift and an ancient sea created the modern landscape of the Chhattisgarh Basin in Central India
Research Matters Staff Writer(s) Kolkata 31 Aug 2026 Beneath the soil of central India lies a geological record of a time before plants, animals, or even the familiar shapes of our modern continents…
- Chhattisgarh Basin in Central India formed from 1.4 billion-year-old rift
- Chandarpur Group rocks reveal Mesoproterozoic era environmental changes
- Passive-margin basin evolved into Kansapathar sandstone coastline
Lake Ontario is now 'Lake America' on Google Maps in US
Google said in a blog post Saturday that the decision was based on its practice of using names assigned by the US Geographic Names Information System.
FPIs lobby for faster access to bourses with link to servers
The proposal - put forward by persons representing large offshore funds and custodians at a recent meeting with officials of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and the finance ministry…
- Overseas investors propose direct server link to Indian stock exchanges
- Faster access could reduce latency and minimize trade information breaches
- SEBI evaluates proposal, faces challenges under SCRA restrictions
First-ever elite training for 73 railways police ASIs
LAHORE: In order to enhance the professional capabilities of Railways Police officers, particularly in dealing with modern security challenges, responding to emergencies and ensuring the effective…
Asif inspects Lahore airport, directs steps for smooth passenger facilitation
LAHORE: Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif visited Allama Iqbal International Airport here on Sunday to review passenger facilitation arrangements and inspect ongoing infrastructure development projects.
Advisor, CS KP, World Bank team discuss IT, digital infrastructure
PESHAWAR: Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Finance, Muzamil Aslam, and Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shahab Ali Shah jointly chaired a meeting with World Bank team to review ongoing collaboration and explore future avenues of partnership in the energy, information technology (IT), and digital sectors.
BYD’s overseas revenue tops China for first time, pointing way out of domestic car slump
Prolonged industry downturn persists into July, the latest period for which sales data is available.
- BYD's overseas revenue exceeded domestic sales for the first time in July
- Overseas revenue grew by 34% to 181.3 billion yuan (US$27 billion)
- Domestic sales in Greater China declined 31% in July
Man wanted in unprovoked, suspected hate-motivated incident
Toronto police are searching for a suspect after a man was attacked along the Toronto waterfront in what they say was a hate-motivated assault.
As tensions rise in West Asia, the Mecca Accord becomes increasingly important — Phar Kim Beng
AUGUST 31 — The first meeting under the Mecca Accord between Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan should not be treat...
Lee's approval rating falls below 40% for 1st time: poll
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell below the 40 percent mark for the first time since he took office in June last year, a survey showed Monday, amid public dissatisfaction over housing policy. According to the survey conducted by Realmeter and commissioned by the EKN newspaper among 2,509 respondents aged 18 and older, 38.9…
Court to rule on Unification Church leader's bribery case involving ex-first lady
A Seoul district court was set to rule Monday on Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja's bribery case that includes charges of giving luxury gifts to the wife of former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The Seoul Central District Court was scheduled to hand down its verdict at 2:10 p.m.
Korea risks 'capability divide' in its pursuit for AI leadership
Korea is unusually well placed to benefit from artificial intelligence (AI). It has world-class digital infrastructure, highly educated workers, globally competitive technology companies and a culture that places enormous value on educational achievement.
Shein CEO Sky Xu’s wealth slumps US$15 billion after whittled-down IPO
The firm is set to go public at just over a quarter of the US$100 billion it was worth in 2022
- Shein's IPO value reduced to over US$25 billion
- CEO Sky Xu's wealth decreased by more than US$15 billion
- Company faces challenges from AI competition
Burning Kalimantan forests put orangutans at risk
Fires not only directly affect Bornean orangutans by destroying their habitats, but also potentially put the primates at risk of respiratory health issues and disrupting their reproduction, which may push them further to ward extinction, according to conservationists.
+++ Iran War +++: Finance Minister: Planning new sanctions against Iran on a weekly basis
Fox News: Iran attacks US troops in Jordan +++ Extension of Iran mission unacceptable? Pentagon denies +++ US wants to sanction another bank due to Iran business +++ The news blog.
Najran University launches AI bootcamp for SMEs
Najran University has launched an artificial intelligence bootcamp for small and medium enterprises, running until September 3.
Dubai’s growing role in the global digital economy
An article by Artem Shargin, a UAE-based entrepreneur and co-founder and chief operating officer of 0to8. In the digital economy, geography works differently. But it has not stopped mattering.
Axel Springer invests in Abu Dhabi-based outlet The Circuit
Axel Springer is latest Western publisher to take a greater editorial interest in the business story in the Middle East.
The Vietnamese economy and the challenges ahead
VIETNAM is widely regarded as one of Asia’s great economic success stories of the past four decades. From the launch of Đổi Mới in 1986, the country has transformed itself from a war-scarred…
Block, bulk deals hit 14-month high in August at Rs 80,000 crore
Block and bulk trades worth at least ₹80,000 crore were executed during the month - the highest since June 2025. Domestic mutual funds, insurance companies, pension funds, and a clutch of foreign…
The Internet Archive just made decades of vintage AI playable in your browser, and it’s fascinating
The Internet Archive's new Vintage Artificial Intelligence collection lets you play decades of chatbots and "thinking machine" software right in your browser.
I left New York and a six-figure job to move back to India. H-1B restrictions made it easier to walk away.
Disha Lamba, who left her job at CVS Health in New York to move back to India, felt like she was giving up a lot when she left the US.
- Disha Lamba, 28, moved back to India in May 2026.
- She left US job for H-1B visa restrictions.
- Now works in healthcare in Gurugram, India.
‘Darkwing Duck’ Voice Star Jim Cummings No Longer Returning for Reboot
The voice actor says he worked on a pilot, but the project has since shifted direction The post ‘Darkwing Duck’ Voice Star Jim Cummings No Longer Returning for Reboot appeared first on TheWrap .
- Jim Cummings declines to return as Darkwing Duck in reboot.
- New actor cast for Darkwing Duck role in Disney's reboot.
- Cummings praised for Darkwing Duck portrayal in 1990s series.
Petrol near N1,400 as Dangote defends price hikes
Dangote Refinery defends recent petrol price hikes, attributing increases to crude oil acquisition costs and logistics, as petrol nears N1,400 per litre.
Power sector loses N1.36tn to revenue leakages – NERC
Nigeria’s power sector lost N1.36tn in 2025 due to revenue leakages, as DisCos failed to bill and collect for electricity, NERC reports. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-sector-loses-n1-36tn-to-revenue-leakages-nerc/
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P vs Insta360 Luna Ultra – Which twin-lens pocket gimbal camera is the best?
How do these dual-lens, pocket gimbal cameras compare? We pit the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P vs Insta360 Luna Ultra to see which is the right choice for you
Interest rate hike expected but is this really the right time?
Economists are predicting the Reserve Bank to increase the official cash rate this week.
- Reserve Bank may raise official cash rate this week.
- Kiwibank's Jarrod Kerr doubts timing of rate hike.
- Kerr recommends waiting until next year for rate increase.
Former Second-Round QB Suddenly Available in Free Agency
A former second-round pick by the Tennessee Titans pushed for a new start after seeing his quarterback career derailed.
- Tennessee Titans waived quarterback Will Levis.
- Levis made 21 appearances, threw for 3,899 yards.
- Levis expected to enter free agency after release.
IPO rush continues: 7 issues to raise over Rs 1,400 crore this week
This week, investors can look forward to three mainboard initials and four SME IPOs, with a combined goal of raising over ₹1,400 crore in the primary market.
Lagos developers petition govt over waste classification
Lagos real estate developers petition the state government over LAWMA’s misclassification of construction materials as waste, increasing housing costs.
For 50 years, Philip Fearnside has calculated the costs of losing the Amazon
At a September 2021 public hearing in Manaus, Philip Fearnside read from a prepared statement laying out his case against repaving BR-319, the highway between Manaus and Porto Velho, two cities in the…
KBO's Seoul rivals set for final 3-game series at historic stadium
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- The two Seoul-based rivals in South Korean baseball a...
Shape Analysis of Coronary Flow Waveforms using Singular Value Decomposition
Coronary flow waveforms have a distinct diastolic-dominant shape with periods of low or retrograde flow during systole. While the general waveform shape has been attributed to complex interactions…
Ratiometric growth-rate control enables robust coexistence in competing microbial consortia
Maintaining a prescribed composition in engineered microbial consortia is difficult because small fitness differences can drive competitive exclusion.
Bayesian adaptive experimental design for efficient microbial genome-wide association studies
Bacterial genome-wide association studies (GWAS) offer a powerful approach to identify the genetic basis of a trait measured in a set of sequenced isolates.
Growing TIME’s AI Coverage
TIME Editor in Chief Sam Jacobs and Executive Editor Alex Altman sent the following memo to staff on Monday: Dear all, TIME aspires to lead in the coverage of the remaking of the world by artificial…
What’s your lab’s archetype? The answer could inform how you use AI
Nature, Published online: 31 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02543-z A white paper gives research groups four priority models, each of which uses artificial intelligence differently.
‘Makes up for its predecessor’s fumbles, rather than actually keeping pace with competitors’ — I like this Epson projector’s Google TV OS and boosted HDMI ports but these quality of life upgrades are too little too late
The LifeStudio Grand is a refresh of Epson’s earlier LS650 projector, and while it has some good-to-see improvements, it’s not a major upgrade.
'If you’re looking for a cheap mechanical keyboard, you can’t do much better': I tested a budget clacker that's impressive for gaming or home working — but its cutbacks are evident
How well does this retro-looking mechanical keyboard perform by modern standards?
Understanding ChatGPT Work
OpenAI announced ChatGPT Work on July 9th, and have been furiously iterating on it ever since. It is an extraordinarily confusing and very powerful product.
The MacBook Neo may no longer be 'affordable', but a small discount sees it drop to a three-figure price
Initially launching at a rock-bottom AU$899 price earlier this year, the MacBook Neo isn’t quite the budget darling anymore after a sizeable price hike — but for AU$997, this deal is hard to pass up.
Gardening the Moon's Cosmic Archives
When a meteoroid hits the Moon's surface, it does more than just dig up a little dirt. It actually excavates a little bit of cosmic history that recorded a long-ago supernova explosion.
Why you should pay attention to your vaginal microbiome – and how to keep it healthy
Your vaginal microbiome may influence everything from infections and reproductive health to pregnancy outcomes and cancer risk – which is why keeping it balanced is important for your overall…
GB's Samuel earns first win at a Grand Slam - but 'nervous' Norrie beaten
British qualifier Toby Samuel breaks more new ground with a dominant victory over Tomas Machac on his US Open debut.
Inter Milan Edge Cagliari 1-0 to Maintain Perfect Serie A Start
Inter Milan beat Cagliari 1-0 in Serie A, with Hakan Calhanoglu's early goal securing a 2nd straight win and sending Inter to the top of the standings
- Inter Milan wins 1-0 against Cagliari
- Hakan Calhanoglu scores early goal
- Cagliari fails to equalize
Riau’s acute respiratory cases increase by 1,960 a week
Acute respiratory infection cases spread in 10 out of 12 cities and regencies in the province with seven regions implementing online learning to prevent haze exposure.
Wheeler throws 6 strong innings, Sosa hits go-ahead homer in Phillies’ 5-2 win over Angels
- Zack Wheeler pitched 6 strong innings, limiting Angels to 1 run
- Edmundo Sosa hit go-ahead homer in 7th inning, tying game
- Phillies took 4-1 lead in 8th inning with Sosa's HR and 2 more runs
Como 1907 Beat Napoli 2-1 to Hand Serie A Champions First Defeat
Como 1907 stunned Napoli 2-1 in Serie A, with goals from Martin Baturina and Anastasios Douvikas handing Napoli their first defeat of the season.
Why the NT struggles with mental health and suicide prevention
The Northern Territory is in the midst of a mental health crisis. With support services struggling to keep up with demand, could bolstering the workforce with lived experience help?
CDC Joins RFK Jr. in Questioning Pennsylvania Measles Deaths
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cast doubt on Pennsylvania officials’ statements about two recent measles-related deaths, intensifying a dispute between the Trump administration and…
Researchers built a $7 gadget that can find hidden cameras in seconds
KAIST researchers built SweepLED, a $7 smartphone gadget that detects hidden cameras with 94% accuracy in seconds.
AI's 'Creepy' Crawlers Criticized by Linux Foundation's IT Infrastructure Director
The Linux Foundation's director of IT infrastructure says they now spend more CPU cycles "rendering commits for scrapers than we spend on all other kinds of legitimate access." At any one time, across…
We can’t all be like LeBron James at 41. But these athletes still have lots to teach us about active ageing
Elite athletes share with the rest of us a common underlying physiology and the capacity to adapt significantly to training. It’s never too late to start.
OpenAI hack shows emergent AI risks
Rogue OpenAI agents’ unprecedented coordination during the Hugging Face attack significantly increases the risk of AI escaping human control, analysts said, days after investigators released a…
Polygon Quietly Patched Security Flaws in Two Hard Forks Before Disclosing Them
The Austin and Kyoto hard forks, deployed quietly on the Bor and Heimdall clients before public disclosure, closed denial-of-service and consensus-hardening flaws that Polygon says were never…
Countries gear up to create lunar standard time amid global race on Moon
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Countries are gearing up to establish a unified lunar time standard, with a key international conference in Paris set to take up the
'Tears of joy': Woman's lost thumb replaced with second toe
A plastic surgeon has successfully replaced a patient's lost thumb with her second toe, moving her to tears of joy when she was able to wiggle it post-surgery.
New Brunswick horse owners warned about potential virus exposure
The virus, known as EHV-1, is highly contagious and can cause respiratory disease, neurological disease and pregnancy loss in horses.
Neighborhood walkability linked to lower type 2 diabetes risk in women with prior gestational diabetes
More walkable neighborhoods in New York City were associated with a lower risk of developing postpartum type 2 diabetes among women who had gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), according to a new…